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Revision as of 17:43, 18 March 2021
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2019 |
| Type | Peace process |
| Jurisdiction | Afghanistan |
| Headquarters | Kabul |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | smp |
State Ministry for Peace Affairs, officially known as State Ministry for Peace (SMP) is an Afghan government ministry objectively responsible for peace process focused on to end ongoing wars in Afghanistan diplomatically.[2] Founded in July 2019 by the government of Afghanistan, it advocates peace negotiations and future political stability in the country. SMP ministry is tasked with various drivers such as monitoring Afghanistan conflict and carrying negotiations with those individuals, groups and organisations involving Afghan war and Taliban insurgency in particular.
It also works with United Nations, United States Agency for International Development, and World Bank for economic development in the country. It is engaged in community development programmes through various platforms such as Community Development Councils and citizen charter program to achieve pre-determined goals focused on economic, community and peace development.[3]
Background
Prior to SMP, the peace process was tasked to Afghan High Peace Council that worked for over ten years from 2010 until it was dissolved in 2019 following SMP's formation.[4]
References
- ^ "Afghanistan's new State Minister for Peace officially assumed office". 3 September 2020.
- ^ "SMP Introduces Newly Appointed Heads, Advisers of State Ministry for Peace". AvaPress | Breaking Updated news and Latest headlines from Afghanistan.
- ^ "Q&A: The new Afghan Peace Ministry's role in conflict resolution". Devex. 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Afghan govt dissolves High Peace Council's secretariat". Business Standard News. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.